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63: China’s Victims of Communism: The Uyghurs w/ Marion Smith Nov 06, 2020

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Marion Smith, Executive Director of the Victims of Communism Foundation joins host Dan Reynolds and Senior Director of International Relations and Federalism Karla Jones to discuss China’s chilling oppression of its Uyghur minority. Secretary of State Pompeo called China’s atrocities the “Stain of the century” and The Economist described President Xi Zinping’s campaign against the Uyghurs as “today’s single worst [human rights] violation outside a war zone.” Listen in as Smith introduces the Uyghurs, details China’s genocide against them and praises US policies to counter Xi. Smith also references democracy’s future in Hong Kong and China’s threat to Taiwan’s sovereignty.

Victims of Communism Uyghur Materials: https://victimsofcommunism.org/tag/uyghurs/
Victims of Communism Memorial Day Resolution
https://www.alec.org/model-policy/draft-victims-of-communism-memorial-day-resolution/
Act to Prohibit Confucius Institutes in Public Institutions of Higher Education
https://www.alec.org/model-policy/draft-act-to-prohibit-confucius-institutes-in-public-institutions-of-higher-education/

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62: How School Choice During COVID-19 Affects Students w/ American Federation for Children Nov 02, 2020

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Classes have resumed for families across the states, and with it come new policies and politics in the COVID-19 era. Education policy typically hinges talks of teachers or “the system.” But on today’s episode, guests weigh in from the American Federation for Children to discuss how good education policies begin with the students and the children first. Director of External Relations Katie Linehan and two student education advocates, Walter Blanks Jr. and Nathan Cunneen join host Dan Reynolds to discuss how policies surrounding education choice affect students.

Federation for Children School Choice Polling Data: https://www.federationforchildren.org/school-choice-polling/Kamala Harris has an Opportunity to Stand Up for Black Students: https://educationpost.org/kamala-harris-has-an-opportunity-to-stand-up-for-black-kids/ 10% of students are educated outside of public school…they should get 10% of COVID relief money: https://medium.com/@ndcunneen/10-of-students-are-educated-outside-of-public-school-they-should-get-10-of-covid-relief-money-42908977a54a ALEC Model Education Savings Account Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-education-savings-account-act-2/ ALEC Model Great Schools Tax Credit Program Act: https://www.alec.org/model-policy/the-great-schools-tax-credit-program-act-scholarship-tax-credits/

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61: Health Care 'Dos and Don’ts' During COVID-19 w/ the Mackinac Center Oct 22, 2020

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Health Care 'Dos and Don’ts' During COVID-19 w/ the Mackinac Center

The decentralized approach to the Coronavirus pandemic empowers states to take on tailored responses to management and recovery. States can learn from one another to find the best solutions and see what not to do. On the podcast today to discuss the good and the bad from the Michigan COVID-19 health care approach is Mackinac Center Vice President for Strategic Outreach and Communications Lindsay Killen.

Michigan Should Permanently Loosen Restrictions on Medical Scope of Practice, Not Reinstate Them: https://www.mackinac.org/michigan-should-permanently-loosen-restrictions-on-medical-scope-of-practice-not-reinstate-them

Five Reasons Why Reinstalling Scope-of-Practice Regulations is Bizarre and Bad for Michigan: https://www.mackinac.org/five-reasons-why-reinstalling-scope-of-practice-regulations-is-bizarre-and-bad-for-michigan

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60: Wildcat PPE: A Story of American Innovation During COVID-19 Oct 10, 2020

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Five months ago, two business partners in Texas saw a need to help the healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic who lacked enough of the PPE they needed to keep themselves safe. Today, their new company produces hundreds of thousands of gowns, surgeon caps and face masks every day. Wildcat PPE is a story of American innovation and Texas entrepreneurship in the face of a global pandemic – employing Americans, using American material and operating in a great American state. Wildcat PPE President and CEO John Houston and Managing Partner John Fleming join the podcast to discuss their story and what sets them apart in American industry.
Find out more: https://wildcatppe.com/

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59: Ranking the Governors: Teasing a New ALEC Report Sep 28, 2020

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How does your governor stack up? This special episode features authors of the forthcoming ALEC publication, the Laffer-ALEC Report on Economic Freedom, which ranks America’s governors based on their pre- and post-COVID performances and equally weighted variables to bring you an answer. Host Dan Reynolds is joined by Dr. Arthur B. Laffer, Steve Moore, Donna Arduin and ALEC VP of Policy Jonathan Williams to discuss what is to come from the rankings of the 50 governors, why now is the crucial time to know how your state leader stacks up and other intel state legislators and taxpayers can look forward to learning from the report.

Read more about Rich States, Poor States: https://www.richstatespoorstates.org/

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58: New Education Polling Data w/ EdChoice Sep 16, 2020

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It’s back-to-school season, but what do many parents and caretakers think about this notion? What is the general tone of families across the states? EdChoice and its newest public opinion tracker has the answers. Here to discuss the new polling data is EdChoice’s Vice President of Research and Innovation, Paul DiPerna.

EdChoice July Public Opinion Tracker: https://edchoice.morningconsultintelligence.com/

EdChoice Polling Data: https://www.edchoice.org/engage/polling-american-k-12-school-parents-about-covid-19/

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57: The Blaine Amendment Decision w/ the Institute for Justice Sep 09, 2020

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What are the Blaine Amendments, how does the Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue Supreme Court Case affect school choice in the states and is your state impacted? Listen in on this episode featuring Education Choice Attorney at the Institute for Justice David Hodges, ALEC Director of the Education and Workforce Development Task Force Scott Kaufman and host Dan Reynolds to find out more.

Educational Choice at Institute for Justice: https://ij.org/issues/school-choice/
Institute for Justice on the Blaine Amendments: https://ij.org/issues/school-choice/blaine-amendments/
Institute for Justice’s Educational Choice Legislative Resources: https://ij.org/issues/school-choice/school-choice-legislative-resources/

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56: Vaccine Development During a Global Pandemic w/ Rep. Oliverson and Pfizer Sep 02, 2020

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Because of COVID-19, a vaccine and the topic of vaccines are on everyone’s mind. Joining the podcast to discuss the development of a COVID-19 vaccine is Pfizer Global COVID Vaccine Medical Lead David Swerdlow and Texas State Representative Tom Oliverson, who is a medical professional. Pfizer has committed to deliver millions of vaccine doses by the end of 2020, and it has been operating within a unique regulatory environment because of COVID.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts: https://www.pfizer.com/science/coronavirus/vaccine

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55: New MLK, Civil Rights Curriculum Initiative for the States Aug 26, 2020

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There is currently an opportunity and a need to reinforce the history and the teachings that are based on Dr. King’s non-violent social justice philosophy. This means the adoption of a special curriculum. Fortunately, there is one highlighting MLK and the civil rights movement, and it has already been implemented in multiple states. Today’s podcast discussion covers this curriculum. Guests include: ALEC Vice President of Policy Advancement Sherry Street, Texas State Representative Tan Parker, Howard University Associate Provost and Assistant Vice-President for Enrollment Management Anthony Jones and Institute of World Politics Chair of Law and Human Rights Dr. Matthew Daniels.

Human Liberty 2.0: Advancing Universal Rights in the Digital Age by Dr. Matthew Daniels: https://www.iwp.edu/books/human-liberty-2-0-advancing-universal-rights-in-the-digital-age/
Human Rights Network: http://www.universalrights.com/
Success by Design: Becoming the Person You Were Destined to Be: https://books.google.com/books/about/Success_by_Design.html?id=GYo6GQAACAAJ

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54: Localism, Youth Involvement in Government and 100 Years of 19th Amendment w/ State Legislator of the Month Rep. Tory Arnberger Aug 19, 2020

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State Legislator of the Month Rep. Tory Arnberger works hard every day as a young state legislator to advance the principles of limited government and federalism in Kansas. And during the pandemic, she’s lead her constituents with an emphasis on local control in the face of state mandates and discussions on education in the COVID-19 era. Now, she joins host Dan Reynolds to discuss this and more.

August State Legislator of the Month Tory Arnberger: https://www.alec.org/article/state-legislator-of-the-month-ks-representative-tory-arnberger/

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